Sandberg appreciation society

[warwickhunt]

23 minutes ago, BassApprentice said:

That's a belter of a collection! Especially the two worn ones.

 

Indeed but tbh the roadworn sunburst isn't getting the use it deserves since I got the gold one!  

[Naigewron]

It's here 🤩

 

[fretmeister]

Lovely!

[juanbcn83]

Wow, this fretboard looks beautiful!!!

 

Congratulations for your adquisiton, I hope you enjoy it a lot.

 

With the time I hope you explain your thoughts about the bass in a concert, rehearsals, recordings...

[prowla]

I'm not sure if the word it out, but at the SE Bass Bash Chris Childs said he's selling his Sandberg fretless.
I had a quick go on it and it's a really nice bass (but I don't need another fretless).

[juanbcn83]

3 hours ago, prowla said:

I'm not sure if the word it out, but at the SE Bass Bash Chris Childs said he's selling his Sandberg fretless.
I had a quick go on it and it's a really nice bass (but I don't need another fretless).

Wow, as far as I know he plays with Dingwall now.

 

Curiously my Sandberg is his model, the Enigma 5 strings and I couldn't be happier.

 

In my opinion Sandberg has a "vintage" sound but a little more aggressive, due to the humbucker in the bridge pick up I guess, but is a bass that works for me in every situation.

[dmccombe7]

I'm not a huge fan of the Sandberg tone from my VM4 but i always get a tone i like at almost every gig. When i hear vids posted later it sounds pretty good too.

Doesn't matter what amp or rig i use i can quickly get a decent tone from it.

Its the one bass i can always rely on.

I've taken other basses as a back up or used the first set but something's always missing and i revert back to the VM4.

I've tried Fender P, J, Overwaters, Godin but i'm never truly satisfied with them.

I also find the VM4 the most comfortable bass to play on longer gigs whether its the weight or just the feel of the neck its amazing.

I did like the MarloweDK tone with the punk band tho and once again that was my fall back bass and now my back up for the VM4 with the Glam band.

Its just so easy to dial in a good tone from a Sandberg VM4 without tweaking the amp.

Dave

 

[juanbcn83]

I play soul, blues and jazz so an aggressive tone is the opposite what I'm looking for but this bass works perfect for me. It gaves me a classic sound but a little bit separated.

 

In terms of shape I think that the VM has the most beautiful modern P shape I ever met. 

 

The neck is a dream to play.

 

You don't need anything else.

[prowla]

4 hours ago, juanbcn83 said:

Wow, as far as I know he plays with Dingwall now.

 

Curiously my Sandberg is his model, the Enigma 5 strings and I couldn't be happier.

 

In my opinion Sandberg has a "vintage" sound but a little more aggressive, due to the humbucker in the bridge pick up I guess, but is a bass that works for me in every situation.

Yes - I played his Dingwall last weekend at the Bass Bash.

He also brought along his Sandberg (a black fretless) and said he's really not playing it and so was looking to sell it.

[Lozz196]

Just got myself this little beauty today. Had been looking for a 7-pounder (or under) and this came up at exactly 7lbs. Although it’s heavier than my Superlight TT I’m finding that playing full scale basses standing up is becoming a bit of a stretch hence my search.
 

Got it from Guitar Village, my first time of dealing with them which I have to say was excellent. 

Sounds and plays beautifully, as I’d expect. I’m not really into fake relicing or blocks but somehow these just seem to really suit this bass. 

[dmccombe7]

That's nice @Lozz196 Must admit i like blocks on the fretboards especially the old sunburst Jazz basses.

Have you still got an order in for one. ?

Dave

[Lozz196]

2 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

That's nice @Lozz196 Must admit i like blocks on the fretboards especially the old sunburst Jazz basses.

Have you still got an order in for one. ?

Dave

I have Dave, fingers crossed the Superlight Lionel when it lands will be even less than 6lbs. 

[dmccombe7]

Just now, Lozz196 said:

I have Dave, fingers crossed the Superlight Lionel when it lands will be even less than 6lbs. 

You're building up quite a nice collection of lightweight Sandbergs now.

Dave

[Lozz196]

Well the SL TT might end up for sale, great bass that it is I think this new Lionel will fit better for me.

[dmccombe7]

59 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

Well the SL TT might end up for sale, great bass that it is I think this new Lionel will fit better for me.

You always need a back up tho and then a back up for the back up. I'd keep the 3 of them. 🤩

Dave

[TrevorR]

48 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

You always need a back up tho and then a back up for the back up. I'd keep the 3 of them. 🤩

Dave

Wise words!

[martthebass]

2 hours ago, Lozz196 said:

Well the SL TT might end up for sale, great bass that it is I think this new Lionel will fit better for me.

Can’t go wrong with a Lionel Loz.